Utah football head coach Morgan Scalley has pledged a $2 million gift to the Utah football program, Utah director of athletics Mark Harlan announced on Mar. 12.
The donation is intended to support the future of the university’s football team and demonstrates Scalley’s commitment as he enters his first season as head coach after serving 18 years as an assistant. The contribution comes ahead of his regular season debut leading the Utes on Sept. 3 against Idaho, following a win over Nebraska in the 2025 Las Vegas Bowl.
“The University of Utah and particularly Utah Athletics have been an extremely important and influential part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Scalley said. “My love for this place includes a vision of where we can go and what we can achieve, and it will require an increased effort from everyone who shares in that vision. Liz and I simply wanted to do something for this amazing place that shows our faith in and commitment to the future of this incredible University, and how excited we are for what’s to come.”
Harlan said, “This extraordinary commitment by Morgan and Liz Scalley speaks to everything that makes them special and demonstrates their absolute love for the University of Utah. Coach Scalley’s vision for the future of the Utah Football program is not just a dream, but something that he actively works to bring to reality every day. On behalf of the University and Utah Athletics, I want to express my gratitude for the generosity and commitment of Morgan and his family.”
Scalley has previously served in several roles with Utah’s football staff since joining in 2008, including coaching safeties, recruiting coordinator from 2009-15, special teams’ coordinator in 2015, administrative assistant in 2006, and graduate assistant in 2007. He was recognized as a finalist for the Broyles Award in 2019 when Utah ranked second nationally in total defense.
As a player at Utah, Scalley helped lead the team to an undefeated season capped by a Fiesta Bowl victory over Pittsburgh in 2004. He was also named Academic All-American twice during his collegiate career.
